Connecticut western news., 1887-12-21
CURRENT EVENTS ABROAD.

Mir. Dillon speaking with reference to ru- mors of the Popes interference in Irish affairs, said that while he deeply revered the authority of the Pope in matters of faith, he would as soon think of submitting to the Sultan as to him in matters political.
 The Marquis of Ely, who some time ago refused to grant & reduction of 25 per cent under the plan of campaign, causing whole sale evictions of tenants and the dismissal of the New Ross Board of Guardians because they refused to treat the evicted as paupers is now visiting his Wexford estate for the first time in ten years. Lately he invited Canon Doyle, the leader of the tenants, to dine with him and discuss the matter, and the result is that the Marquis has granted & reduction of 50 per cent and easy terms of payment, and evicted.
 Congo despatches received in Brussels make no mention of Stanley or of the situation at Stanley Falls. The present uneasiness felt here regarding the explorer will develop into serious anxiety if the present month passes without news being received from him.
 MT. Sheehy, M F., arrested under the imprisonment with hard labor. Notice was given of an appeal, and MT. Sheehy was ad- mitted to bail. Upon being released he was again arrested on the charge of having par. ticipated in meeting at Clonmel Bail was refused, and the prisoner was taken to Clon- mel jail
 President Carnot will send costly jubilee gifts to the Pope President Carnot appears bent on inaugurating an era of religious peace He has given orders to have the regular ser vices in the Elysee chapel resumed.
 Premier Tirard of France in distributing the rewards of the Syndical Chambers of Industry and Building, said that work was the great foundation of modern society, and the Government was prepared to encour- age private initiate, and, as far as DO ssible to give work to those who sought it. He added that the great public works carried out in re- cent years had somewhat disturbed the finan- ces of the country, but they were indispensa- ble in order to combat foreign competition.
 Harris Goldstein, Isaac Wolf, and Adolph Silverstein, the latter New York detective, have been convicted of smuggling tobacco in to Liverpool inside of cotton bales, and fined $S,
 A Russian paper publishes ill its Paris cor respondence letter from Gen. Boulanger to M. Sasiut, member of the Chamber of Dep ties, declining the latter's offer to surrender his seat in Gen. Boulanger's favor. The Gen. eral writes that he considers it patriotic duty to adhere to his military position, in view of the fact that he expects war, and concludes by declaring that France has a greater need of Generals than of Deputies.
 The returning public hope concerning the Crown Prince has been shattered. Trustwor- thy advices say the recent apparently favorable symptoms were fallacious, and that new swelling is growing. Besides Dr. Howell there continues in attendance Dr. BerSmann's CO., operator ill cases of tracheotomy. The English Government has requested Mr. Morrison the leader of the crofter move ment, to go to British Columbia and report upon the suitability of the country for croft CTS. If the report is favorable the Govern ment proposes to assist crofters to emigrate to that country.
 The police stopped League meeting al Klidysart, County Clare, on Sunday. The Leaguers then went in boats to Cannon's Isl and and held meeting, outwitting tn police.
 Tt is stated that Mir. Dillon will return tc Ireland after MT. O'Brien has been released and that MT. O'Brion will then make 8 tour ot England.
 -M Ferry received 10000 cards, letters and telegrams congratulating him upon his escape from death.
 -Advices from Samoa state that the G T. mans continue to occupy the islands. MT. John Morley, NJ. F., is seriously i'll All his political engagements have been can | celed.
 The Duke of Norfolk will make person al present of $50 900 to the Pope. Lord Randolph Churchill is the guest o Lord Harrington at Hardwick Hall. It is re | ported that they are conferring as to the bes | means to meet the fair-trade agitation.
 Tn English Cabinet has decided to reas | semble Parliament on February 2. The Gov ernment will try to limit the debate on tn
 address in reply to the Queens speech to on | week